UK Foundation Programmes

United Kingdom Foundation Programme

There are many pathway programmes into higher education for international students including foundation studies and English language preparation programmes. These ensure you receive the extra support and assistance you need to succeed. The programmes normally last for one year and students are not required to sit public examinations. Programmes for foundation include business, science, and health science including compulsory and elective subjects. Some foundation courses promise a place at university after successful completion of the course.

Study Group UK – International Study Centres

Study Group is an acknowledged leader in international education, helping international students gain the skills and qualifications needed for entry into university. Study Group offers university access in premier learning environments, and with over 2,000 employees worldwide it brings commitment, passion and contemporary learner-centred methodologies that accelerate learning and provide outstanding academic results, and enhance the overall experience. Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022-23	The Complete University Guide 2023
University of Aberdeen	Aberdeen	20	37
Durham University	Durham	6	6
Cardiff University	Cardiff	35	26
Coventry University London	London	51	56
University of Huddersfield	Yorkshire	75	59
Kingston University London	London	101	79
Lancaster University	Lancaster	11	11
University of Leeds	Leeds	15	16
Leeds Beckett University	Leeds	112	106
Liverpool John Moores University	Liverpool	93	79
Royal Holloway, University of London	London	26	33
University of Sheffield	Sheffield	22	28
University of Surrey	Guildford	32	18
University of Sussex	East Sussex	47	41
University of Strathclyde	Glasgow	17	32
Teesside University	Yorkshire	118	94

Cambridge Education Group

Since 1952, the Cambridge Education Group (CEG) has been helping UK and international students achieve their pathway to leading universities around the world. As the leading independent provider of academic, creative and English language programmes in the UK, US and Europe, CEG pride themselves on being local specialists with global reach.Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022-23	The Complete University Guide 2023
ONCAMPUS
Aston University	Birmingham	45	48
University of Hull	Hull	52	58
London South Bank University	London	127	116
University of Reading	Reading	34	31
University of Southampton	Southampton	16	13
University of Sunderland	Sunderland	77	83
ONCAMPUS London
Birkbeck, University of London	London	N/A	N/A
The Courtauld Institute of Art	London	N/A	N/A
Goldsmiths, University of London	London	61	62
Queen Mary, University of London	London	40	35
Royal Holloway, University of London	Surrey	26	33
Royal Veterinary College, University of London	London	N/A	N/A
ONCAMPUS UK North
University of Central Lancashire	Lancashire	108	99

INTO University Partnerships

INTO brings ambitious international students and leading universities together. With its university partners it has created an outstanding network of study centres across the UK; offering international students the opportunity to fulfil their educational goals and achieve academic success at world class universities.Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022-23	The Complete University Guide 2023
City University London	London	55	40
University of East Anglia	Norwich	27	27
University of Exeter	Exeter	21	19
University of Manchester	Manchester	23	17
Manchester Metropolitan University	Manchester	71	67
Newcastle University	Newcastle	42	36
Queen's University Belfast	Belfast	24	24
University of Stirling	Stirling	41	50
INTO London World Education	London	N/A	N/A
INTO Manchester (NCUK)	Manchester	N/A	N/A
INTO Newton A-Level	Norwich	N/A	N/A

Kaplan UK

At Kaplan, education is at the heart of everything they do. They believe in the power of globalising education to change people’s lives, making a difference to the world.
Partnering with over 40 universities, they offer a world of degree opportunities across the globe.
In addition to the above institutions, there are others popular UK Foundation Programmes such as those offered by King’s College London and Bellerbys College in Brighton.

Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022-23	The Complete University Guide 2023
Bournemouth University	Bournemouth	106	72
University of Birmingham	Birmingham	25	14
University of Bristol	Bristol	14	15
University of Brighton	Brighton	117	81
City University of London	London	55	40
Cranfield University	Cranfield	N/A	N/A
University of Essex	Essex	43	39
University of Glasgow	Glasgow	12	23
University of Liverpool	Liverpool	30	21
University of Nottingham	Nottingham	28	25
Nottingham Trent University	Nottingham	70	56
Queen Mary University of London	London	40	35
University of the West of England, Bristol	Bristol	73	61
University of Westminster	London	129	111
University of York	York	19	19
Kaplan International College London
Kaplan International College London	London	N/A	N/A
MPW Colleges
MPW Colleges	Birmingham, Cambridge, London	N/A	N/A

Kings Education

Kings Education is a specialist, high quality international education group with teaching locations across the USA and UK. At Kings, it’s mission is to provide a general and linguistic education for young people from all over the world intent on studying in an Anglophone environment ,developing and nurturing every student to help them achieve personal growth, personal achievement and the best learning outcome for their individual circumstances, ability and needs.Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022	The Complete University Guide 2022
Kings Colleges	Bournemouth, Brighton,London, Oxford	N/A	N/A

Navitas Group

Navitas Professional Careers & Internships is a professional development and education provider specialising in career focussed programmes for outstanding employment outcomes. Navitas Professional is part of the Navitas Group, a leading global educator and partner helping more than 80,000 international students around the world achieve their potential through world class education each year. Established in 1994, Navitas is an S&P ASX 100 company that employs more than 6,000 staff across 31 countries.Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022-23	The Complete University Guide 2023
University Academy 92 Manchester	Manchester	N/A	N/A
Anglia Ruskin University	Cambridge	115	114
Birmingham City University	Birmingham	83	89
Brunel University London	Uxbridge	121	82
University of Hertfordshire	Hatfield	96	68
Keele University	Keele	48	52
University of Leicester	Leicester	37	29
University of Northampton	Northampton	108	98
Plymouth University	Plymouth	58	64
University of Portsmouth	Portsmouth	88	69
Robert Gordon University	Aberdeen	62	103
Swansea University	Swansea	39	42

Oxford International Education Group (OIEG)

Oxford International Education Group, founded in 1991, is a unique accredited education provider. Its extensive portfolio covers educational travel for schools, colleges and universities, English language schools for adult and junior students in the UK, Canada and USA, sixth form colleges, university pathway programmes and TESOL teacher training courses.Partner Universities:

Institution Name	Location	The Times GUG 2022-23	The Complete University Guide 2023
Bangor University	Bangor	64	63
University of Bradford	Bradford	89	84
De Montfort University	Leicester	126	110
University of Dundee	Dundee	35	49
University of Greenwich	London	89	74

Please contact IDP counsellors for more information.

Tel: 2179 3600